SaralnamaBJP MLA Sudhir Sharma from Dharamshala called Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu a 'cartoon' in a Facebook post. Sharma's post, which included a photo of the CM, went viral and sparked outrage. Social media users demanded an FIR against Sharma for disrespecting the CM. Some called him the mastermind of 'Operation Lotus'. Sharma, who won as a Congress candidate in 2022, joined BJP in 2024 after being disqualified. The CM's media advisor termed the post unfortunate, saying the CM's position deserves respect. He urged raising issues constructively instead of making personal remarks. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 16:37 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- BJP MLA Sudhir Sharma from Dharamshala called Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu a 'cartoon' in a Facebook post on 25 Aug 2023
- Sharma's post, which included a photo of the CM, went viral and sparked outrage
- Social media users demanded an FIR against Sharma for disrespecting the CM